News Releases
Freedom of Information Laws Prevent Corruption But Not a Quick Fix, Missouri Journalism Study Finds
By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (July 1, 2013) — Nations that have freedom of information (FOI) laws in place tend to have lower incidents of corruption than those with no similar laws, a new University of Missouri study found. In comparing data from 168 countries, Edson Tandoc, Jr., a doctoral candidate in … Continued
Professor Marty Steffens Named to North American Committee Board of the International Press Institute
Vienna (June 27, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Marty Steffens is one of two distinguished scholars and accomplished journalists appointed to the North American Committee (NAC) board of the International Press Institute (IPI). IPI also appointed Mercedes Vigón, associate director of the International Media Center at Florida International University. The two will join eight other … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students and Faculty Earn 485 Awards, Honors and Other Recognitions During Recent Academic Year
Columbia, Mo. (June 26, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty earned an impressive 485 top awards, honors and other recognitions during the 2012-13 academic year. Only honors that were selected in competitions sponsored by outside organizations or those external to the School are included in the list. Missouri students and faculty were … Continued
2013 Recipients of the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism Announced
The Awards Ceremony Will Be on Tuesday, Oct. 29, on the University of Missouri Campus Columbia, Mo. (June 25, 2013) — The Missouri School of Journalism has announced its recipients of the 2013 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. The award, considered one of journalism’s most prestigious, honors career-long outstanding service to journalism. … Continued
Two Missouri Journalism Students Place Second, Third in National Hearst Journalism Awards Championships
Grant Hindsley Wins in Photojournalism Competition; Sarah Hoffman, in Multimedia San Francisco (June 13, 2013) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students were among the winning college journalists in the national championships of the Journalism Awards Program sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. The event was held June 3-7 in San Francisco. Grant Hindsley won … Continued
4 Missouri School of Journalism Professors Receive Promotions in Academic Rank
Columbia, Mo. (June 13, 2013) — University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton has recognized the significant contributions of four Missouri School of Journalism professors with promotions in their academic rank, effective Sept. 1. Sandy Davidson and Shelly Rodgers were promoted to the rank of full professor. Yong Volz and Tim Vos were promoted to associate … Continued
Excessive Facebook Use Can Damage Relationships, Missouri Journalism Study Finds
Using Facebook Too Much Can Lead to Cheating, Breakup and Divorce By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (June 10, 2013) — Facebook and other social networking websites have revolutionized the way people create and maintain relationships. However, new research shows that Facebook use could actually be damaging to users’ romantic relationships. Russell Clayton, … Continued
3 Missouri School of Journalism Faculty Members Named 2013-14 Fellows at the Reynolds Journalism Institute
Columbia, Mo. (June 10, 2013) — Three Missouri School of Journalism faculty members are among the nine 2013-14 fellows at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. The group was selected from more than 150 applicants from across the country and overseas. They will work across a broad spectrum of challenges and opportunities facing journalism, from … Continued
New Placement Survey Shows 99 Percent of Recent Missouri Journalism Graduates Have Paid Employment or Are in Graduate School
Top Job Areas Include Online and Social Media Plus TV and Radio Columbia, Mo. (May 31, 2013) — Almost all – 99 percent – of Missouri School of Journalism undergraduates who earned their bachelor’s degree in 2012 are starting their careers with paid employment or enrollment in a graduate program, according to a new placement … Continued
Missouri Alumni Share Advice with High School Students about College-Level Journalism
Be Persistent, Be Passionate and Build Your Portfolio, the Group Encouraged San Francisco (May 28, 2013) — Five Missouri School of Journalism alumni talked to a packed room of high school students from around the U.S. about what to expect from a college-level journalism program, emphasizing the importance of starting early on developing expertise and … Continued